What's the difference between cotton carp and koi fish?

Different places of origin: Although carp and koi fish belong to the genus Cyprinus, they have different places of origin. Carp is a freshwater fish native to Asia and distributed in rivers and lakes in many Asian countries. On the other hand, koi fish has been improved in Japan. Koi fish's ancestor was an ordinary carp, but this species was cultivated and improved.

Different colors: The colors of carp and koi fish are also different. Carp is dark in color, basically earthy green or grayish green, with monotonous color and basically a single color. The colors in koi fish are very beautiful. They are very bright, including red, orange, yellow and so on. And many koi fish are made of many colors and look very beautiful.

Different values: Carp and koi fish have different main values. Carp is an important food, and its main value is edible value. Koi fish, because of its bright colors and good ornamental effect, its main value is ornamental value.

Different habitats: Carp and koi fish have different habitats. Wild carp live in fresh water such as rivers and ponds, and are mostly distributed in places with many aquatic plants; Culturing carp artificially is mainly in fish ponds or ponds. In koi fish, because of the good ornamental effect, most people live in family fish tanks.

Cotton carp pattern is light and messy, while koi fish pattern is bright and clear.